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AS21
"It's good to be back"
Damon Albarn, The Nearer the Fountain More Pure the Stream Flows
John addresses Damon Albarn's sophomore record, a glorious reflection on nature and the efforts we must go to preserve it.
AS x Pink Floyd
Elvis presents his top 40 sides of the Moon in our first exploration of this landmark band.
Idles, Live at Pappy & Harriet’s
A Welshman dressed as a hotdog walks into a bar in the Californian desert…
DARKSIDE, Spiral
Nico’s done it again (not in the good way).
Life is Like a Dice Game
Nas rolls the dice on an old leaked track and wins El Mascarado's bid for coolest thing to happen in music all year
AS XX
“I wanna dance til I sweat. Turn up the music, everybody dance. If we come to party, we might just celebrate”
Islands, Live at The Lodge Room
Otacon marks a return to normalcy with a night spent with longtime indie favorite Islands
Tripping Out on John
Mr. Uno reflects on John's 30 years on this Earth
Black Country, New Road, live at Islington Assembly Hall
In a new music-laden set, BCNR define themselves as one to watch for several years to come
Moullinex, live at Culturgest
John heads to Lisbon to catch the live debut of Moullinex's latest work, Requiem for Empathy
AS x House Classics
John takes a trip down memory lane with AS x House Classics, a selection of the most nostalgic house (and more!) tunes for those around 30
Shame, live and socially-distanced at Pryzm
Cuzomano and Stereodista attend a rare, socially-distanced "experiment" to catch Shame live ahead of the Drunk Tank Pink tour
AS x Brazilian Boogie
Caipirinha and Brazilian music - John's recommendation for the 2021 summer season
Jackson Mathod, live at The Jazz Cafe
John catches the return of live music with Jackson Mathod's live premiere at The Jazz Cafe
AS19
"It's fucking Nine Inch Nails."
St. Vincent, Daddy’s Home.
Stereodista ponders St. Vincent, her new LP, Daddy’s Home, and David Bowie.
Shame, Drunk Tank Pink
With Shame's second album, let's begin to discuss U.K. Post-Punk. And what better place to start?
Her, Her
John explores the concept of immortality in French duo Her's debut
AS18
"Good things come to those who wait."
Dumb Bell & Kalefucker
For the gym rats and the juice cleansers: Cuzomano curates two playlists to keep you fit and healthy in life and leisure
AS x Bond... James Bond
John shakes and stirs the super spy’s repertoire to assemble the ultimate Bond playlist
Old Man Hattan's Best Of: 2020
A disciple steps forward with a powerful proposition: an alternative "best of" for 2020. Does the Old Man cut the mustard?
Tripping Out on MF DOOM
Otacon takes a deep dive on your favorite rapper's rapper
Tripping Out on J.J. Cale
El Mascarado uncovers one of the most mysterious rock legends of all time